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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dwayne Mason Jr. arrived at the facility unannounced for the purpose of conducting a required annual inspection. LPA was greeted at the facility by Cristina Lauguico, Administrator. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection.
The facility is one-story home with four resident bedrooms, two resident bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, TV room, laundry room, attached 2-car garage and backyard. There are three rooms that are non-resident rooms. Staff reside in two of these rooms. AD's relative resides in the third non-resident room. This individual is not employed by the facility but is fingerprint cleared. Facility appears clean, safe and sanitary. LPA observed the facility has the necessary postings posted on the walls.
All resident rooms had the required elements, including bed, chair, closet space and ample lighting. Facility has extra linens and hygiene supplies for residents in hallway cabinets. Restrooms are stocked with soap and paper towels and have hand washing postings. Hot water measured between 105 and 120 degrees F. LPA observed facility has emergency food and water supply. LPA observed the fire extinguisher was purchased on 11/3/2023 according to the receipt attached to the extinguisher. Smoke/Carbon Monoxide detector was tested and noted as operational. LPA observed hazardous items such as knives, chemicals and cleaners to be locked up in the garage and laundry room. Knives are locked up separate from toxic chemicals. Medication for each resident is kept locked in a cabinet in the TV room. Exit gate is unlocked. LPA observed exit gate to be unobstructed. Based on record review, the facility does not have record of disaster drills conducted. A deficiency is being issued. LPA reviewed three resident files, three staff files and the criminal record clearance for the non-staff person who lives at the facility. LPA also reviewed medication for three residents. LPA interviewed one staff and one resident.
Based on today's inspection, one deficiency is being issued. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report and appeal rights were provided to the facility. |